Celebrating the Art, Craft and Business of Animation https://www.awn.com/ en-US 15 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:39:13 -0800 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:41:28 -0800 https://www.awn.com/news/join-andreas-deja-mushka-streaming-launch-party-december-15 Enter the free raffle to snag your spot at the upcoming gathering in Burbank celebrating the global VOD release of the iconic Disney legend’s directorial debut – and win a day pass to CTNX 2026 as well. Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/news/join-andreas-deja-mushka-streaming-launch-party-december-15 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:39:13 PST CTNx https://www.awn.com/animationworld/sam-koji-hale-talks-yamasong-2-and-ctns-first-puppet-scholarship The puppet master and filmmaker shares footage and images from his return to the ‘Yamasong’ universe with a sequel centered on 2 young heroes as their planet faces new peril while it heals from a ravaging war; CTN launches its first Sam Koji Hale Puppet Film Scholarship, pairing in-progress student films with Hale’s workshops ahead of this November’s expo. Victoria Davis https://www.awn.com/animationworld/sam-koji-hale-talks-yamasong-2-and-ctns-first-puppet-scholarship Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:43:51 PDT CTNx https://www.awn.com/news/ctn-foundation-announces-2025-scholarship-recipients Over 100 artists from 28 countries will receive either a full scholarship, a partial scholarship with distinction, or an honorable mention, and engage in workshops, masterclasses, and one-on-one mentorships led by 12 industry leaders. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/ctn-foundation-announces-2025-scholarship-recipients Mon, 19 May 2025 11:17:45 PDT CTNx https://www.awn.com/news/call-entries-creative-talent-network-2025-scholarships CTN and the CTN Foundation have announced 11 discipline-focused awards named for industry luminaries and 4 awards offered through a new International Creative Exchange Program (ICEP). Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/call-entries-creative-talent-network-2025-scholarships Tue, 04 Mar 2025 14:44:32 PST CTNx https://www.awn.com/news/ctn-expo-2024-debut-international-student-exchange-program The upcoming event is set to transform the city’s ‘Animation Week’ into a hub for seasoned and emerging creators to recharge, inspire, celebrate, and ignite their passion for storytelling, running November 21-24 in Burbank, California. L'Wren Alexa https://www.awn.com/news/ctn-expo-2024-debut-international-student-exchange-program Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:04:44 PST CTNx https://www.awn.com/news/call-entries-2nd-annual-andreas-deja-scholarship Submissions are now being accepted for The Creative Talent Network’s 2024 initiative, ‘The Perfect Fit?’ designed by the famed animator himself, to create a pencil animation of a character struggling to fit into a coat/jacket; the entry deadline is September 27. Debbie Diamond Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/call-entries-2nd-annual-andreas-deja-scholarship Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:51:17 PDT CTNx https://www.awn.com/news/ctn-launches-andreas-deja-scholarship The initiative, honoring the legendary Walt Disney Animation Studios animator, supports emerging talent through financial support, mentorship, and networking opportunities; open to non-professional animation students 16 years and up worldwide, the deadline to enter is October 20. Debbie Diamond Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/ctn-launches-andreas-deja-scholarship Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:30:46 PDT CTNx https://www.awn.com/news/ctn-live-revive-and-thrive-virtual-event-november-16-22-register-now Free online event offers an immersive week-long retreat for artists to reboot, recharge and reset, featuring talks, demos, scholarships, and interactive experiences. AWN Staff Editor https://www.awn.com/news/ctn-live-revive-and-thrive-virtual-event-november-16-22-register-now Mon, 05 Oct 2020 16:36:27 PDT CTNx https://www.awn.com/news/ctn-webinar-vani-balgam-coming-august-4 Former Rhythm & Hues executive, noted director and producer joins Mindy Johnson for new ‘Primary Sources’ interview, one of the many online events hosted by the professional network offering creatives a place to learn and connect.  AWN Staff Editor https://www.awn.com/news/ctn-webinar-vani-balgam-coming-august-4 Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:43:37 PDT CTNx https://www.awn.com/news/ctnx-host-world-premiere-facebooks-last-oasis-vr-experience Goro Fujita’s project, done entirely in Quill, is designed for the Oculus Quest wireless headset being released next year. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/news/ctnx-host-world-premiere-facebooks-last-oasis-vr-experience Mon, 12 Nov 2018 9:32:04 PST CTNx https://www.awn.com/animationworld/ctnx-turns-10-celebrating-decade-creative-talent Looking to the future, Creative Talent Network eXpo founder Tina Price reflects on the first ten years of the annual artist-driven Burbank, CA event bringing together animation professionals, producers, executives and aspiring students. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/animationworld/ctnx-turns-10-celebrating-decade-creative-talent Fri, 09 Nov 2018 12:26:45 PST CTNx https://www.awn.com/blog/why-ctn-expo-matters While it’s often easier to lure studio executives to Annecy than to Burbank, there’s no excuse not to participate in such an important event right in your own backyard. Dan Sarto https://www.awn.com/blog/why-ctn-expo-matters Mon, 08 Dec 2014 22:04:30 PST CTNx